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Harjit Singh & Ors. v. the State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

Delhi HC20 Aug 2024W.P.(CRL)/2534/2024

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This order grants a petition seeking quashing of an FIR. The High Court, upon finding that an amicable settlement via MOU was reached between the parties and that no useful purpose would be served by continuing proceedings, directed the quashing of the FIR and disposal of the matter.

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The FIR No.607/2023 and consequent proceedings arising therefrom are quashed.

Harjit Singh & Ors. Vs the State NCT of Delhi and Anr. — Delhi HC (2024) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF DELHI AT NEW DELHI

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- W.P.(CRL) 2534/2024

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HARJIT SINGH & ORS. .....Petitioners

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Through: Mr.Rakesh Kumar Gupta, Advocate with petitioners in person

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Ver sus

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THE STATE NCT OF DELHI AND ANR. .....Respondents Through: Mr.Sanjay Lao, Standing Counsel with Mr.Abhinav Kumar and Mr.Priyam Agrawal, Advocates with SI P. Buno Respondent No.2 in person

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CORAM:

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE MANOJ KUMAR OHRI

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O R D E R

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% 20.08.2024

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The present petition has been filed seeking quashing of FIR No.607/2023 registered under Sections 323/341/34 IPC at P.S. Madhu Vihar, Delhi on the ground that the parties have amicably settled their disputes.

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As per the allegations levelled in the FIR, the petitioners had an altercation with the respondent No.2 due to some disputes over property.

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Learned Standing Counsel for the State submits that in the present case, the petitioners are the only accused persons and respondent No.2 is the complainant/victim. He further submits that petitioner No.3 is a juvenile and the chargesheet is yet to be filed.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the parties have

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This is a digitally signed order.

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The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 23/08/2024 at 11:21:27

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entered into a settlement vide Memorandum of Understanding dated 06.04.2024 and in terms of the settlement, respondent No.2 is now left with no claim or grievance whatsoever against the petitioners.

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The petitioners, who are present in the Court, have been identified by their counsel as well as by the Investigating Officer. Respondent No.2, who is also present in the Court, has also been identified by the Investigating Officer.

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The petitioners have shown remorse for their conduct and they undertake not to repeat the same in future. Respondent No.2 states that he has entered into the aforesaid Memorandum of Understanding out of his own free will, volition and without any coercion. He further states he has no objection if the present FIR and consequent proceedings are quashed.

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Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that no other proceedings are pending between the parties.

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The parties shall remain bound by the statements made in Court today.

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In view of the above facts and since no useful purpose will be served in continuance of the present criminal proceedings, it is directed that the aforesaid FIR and the consequent proceedings arising therefrom are hereby quashed.

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With the above directions, the petition is disposed of.

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MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J

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AUGUST 20, 2024 na

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This is a digitally signed order. The authenticity of the order can be re-verified from Delhi High Court Order Portal by scanning the QR code shown above. The Order is downloaded from the DHC Server on 23/08/2024 at 11:21:27

Harjit Singh & Ors. v. the State NCT of Delhi and Anr.

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